By Kilian · 2011

Amber Oud EDP

By Kilian Amber Oud
Longevity 4–9 h60% of 14 people
Projection Variesreports split
Worn by Everyonemost often worn by
amber-forward sensual

smoky resin incense with sweet cedar warmth

Scent Notes

Warm & Amber
Top
Amber Amber Benzoin Benzoin Vanille Vanille West Indian Bay West Indian Bay Virginia Cedar Virginia Cedar
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What the community says

Soft and warm

Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, updated 25 Oct 2026: 43 describe how long it lasts, 35 how far it projects and 32 how it smells. Most other posts only name Amber Oud.

How long it lasts43 people

4–9 h
for 60% of people

60% of people get 4–9 hours. From 14 people who said how many hours. The dot is the middle answer (7.5 h).

Mixed reports on wear time

In words

Reports are mixed: about half say it lasts a long time, and about 1 in 4 say it lasts a moderate time.

How far it projects

Too early to call
In words

Early reports, from 35 people so far, are mixed.

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Also worth knowing

Compliments
2%
2% of people get compliments on it (47).

Typical perfume we track: 8%.

Summary in words

By Kilian Amber Oud: what people say about it.

In short: Soft and warm.

Worn by everyone.

60% of people get 4–9 hours of wear (14 people who said how many hours; the middle answer is 7.5 hours).

Mixed reports on wear time (43 people): Reports are mixed: about half say it lasts a long time, and about 1 in 4 say it lasts a moderate time.

Too early to call: Early reports, from 35 people so far, are mixed.

2% of people get compliments on it (47).

Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.

Community data through .

How we count
  • It sums up what 100+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
  • Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
  • These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
  • Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot

The full profile.

About This Perfume

By Kilian Amber Oud smells like smoky resin incense with sweet cedar warmth. Key notes are amber, benzoin and vanille. It reads unisex.

This eau de parfum is best in fall and winter and is an evening scent. It suits date nights. Released in 2011.

In the community's experience it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length. Wearers suggest letting a new bottle rest for a couple of weeks; it tends to smooth out.

Is it right for you?

  • Best for: anyone after something amber forward and sensual for date nights.
  • Sample first if: oriental is new territory for you.
  • Skip if: you dislike woody fragrances.

Around $40.

Explore more: More from By Kilian · Warm & Amber perfumes · Amber perfumes · Benzoin perfumes

Concentration
EDP
Occasion
Date
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict

Best for

Best for
  • Date
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The Brand

By Kilian

By Kilian was founded in 2007 by Kilian Hennessy. 60 perfumes from By Kilian are listed on Scendira, from about $14 to $460.

Most-Discussed By Kilian Perfumes

Angels' Share, Love Don't Be Shy and Princess are the By Kilian perfumes people bring up most across the communities Scendira follows.

Picks on the nose

Described as warm cognac, cinnamon toast, creamy vanilla: Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum, 2020); cognac up top and praline, vanilla and sandalwood underneath. Love Don't Be Shy (Eau de Parfum, 2007) shows up as sweet orange blossom, vanilla caramel, soft powder, with neroli and bergamot first and sugar, vanilla and caramel at the base. Reach for Princess (Eau de Parfum, 2022) if you like marshmallow tea dusted with ginger.

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More about By Kilian

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FAQ

Common questions.

It smells like smoky resin incense with sweet cedar warmth. Key notes are amber, benzoin and vanille.

In the community's experience it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length.

It is best in fall and winter. It is an evening scent. It suits date nights.

It reads unisex.

Wearers suggest letting a new bottle rest for a couple of weeks; it tends to smooth out.

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